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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL is a 166-hp 2.4-liter with a cvt. It starts at $27,095 MSRP.

It makes 166 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.

The Outlander measures 184.8 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,351 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$27,095
MSRP with Destination$28,190
Destination Charge$1,095
Engine
Engine TypeRegular Unleaded I-4
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower166 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque162 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionCVT (INVECS-III)
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.6 in
Rear Brake Disc11.9 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 7 in
Wheels Rear18 x 7 in
Tires FrontP225/55R18
Tires RearP225/55R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.8 in
Width71.3 in
Height67.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb Weight3,351 lbs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (18.5 % risk)
Tested variant: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 20, 2026 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.

NHTSA campaign 26V252000

Aug 7, 2025 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002

NHTSA campaign 25V507000

Jul 13, 2020 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.

Consequence: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.

NHTSA campaign 20V403000

May 18, 2020 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.

Consequence: An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right side second-row seat belt and replace it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-002.

NHTSA campaign 20V280000

Sep 5, 2018 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: The incorrect rim size information on the label can cause the operator to replace the rim with an incorrect rim size, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-006.

NHTSA campaign 18V591000

29 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

Owner Complaints

29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes9
Air Bags7
Electrical System7
Engine3
Power Train3
Structure3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 12, 2026 · Air Bags
“See attached document for complaint. The vehicle was sold without disclosure of an active airbag safety recall involving explosive deployment. Disclosure occurred only after contracts were executed…”
Feb 17, 2026 · Structure
“See attached document for complaint”
Feb 4, 2026 · Seats
“The drivers seat-back tilts back slowly on its own. Ill move the seat-back upright before I start driving and it'll slowly tilt back on its own while im driving.”
Jan 27, 2026 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“I am reporting a safety concern involving complete airbag non-deployment in a frontal collision. On January 9, 2026 I was involved in a frontal collision while driving my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV…”
Sep 29, 2025 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the message "Service Air Bags" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised to pay a fee for…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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